Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 93

Chapter 93 Lucas: With Clayton

LUCAS

Challenge him. Rip him apart.

My wolf's snarling has occupied the majority of my short flight to White Peak, getting closer to the man who's tasted my mate in ways that he never should have.

My phone's off, because I don't know what I'll do if he calls.

The primal part of me is incensed, wanting to sink my teeth into his throat and tear it out, savoring every drop of the blood that spurts, content in knowing his soul has departed this world.

But the rest of me recognizes that Clayton is my friend and ally.

What am I supposed to do with all these fucking feelings tripping me up inside? Having Ava back is supposed to make everything easier. Make things simple.

In my absence, will she begin to doubt my words?

If she sees Clayton, would she choose me over him?

I don't have that confidence.

The fated bond between us is my only advantage. That, and the distance I can maintain between her and the alpha I trust with the honor of my entire pack.

I can never let her return to Cedarwood.

There's no way in hell I'll lose the little advantage I have.

deep breath, trying to center myself. I know Clayton will be waiting at the airport to personally escort me to the Blackwood

wolf paces restlessly beneath my skin, eager for blood. I clench my fists, my nails digging into my palms as I fight to keep the shift

She is ours. No

is nothing more than competition. My wolf may look at other alphas with respect, but

knows better than

is not our mate yet. We can't piss her off if we want a chance with

growls in the back of my head tell me that he's unsatisfied with my reasoning, but he stops snapping for Clayton's blood, giving me some reprieve

Even dealing with Blackwood was easier than all the bullshit I have to deal with in my

mingles into a nauseating

Clayton.

mate, my wolf snarls, hackles

side under control. We can't afford

meet, I can see it in

he greets,

I respond, his name feeling like gravel in my mouth. Anger flares hot in my veins, the urge to

her? Why did it have to be

We have more pressing

car in strained silence, the weight of unspoken words hanging heavy between us. As we pull out onto the highway, heading

take

ask, my voice deceptively calm. "As

found out myself. I came as soon as I could to help here, because I felt we

slap in the face. Like he isn't here to get a chance to see her. Like he has any right

There's no point trying to assign ulterior motives to his actions. We can't get past this situation if I'm going to be

confession ringing in my ears. He had his hands

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